Question

What chemical test is used to differentiate ethanol and propan-1-ol

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is iodoform test.

Explanation:

Iodoform test is used to detect the presence of a methyl group in aldehydes and ketones. Most precisely the compound which gives positive results in the iodoform test is acetaldehyde compound. similarly, ethanol also gives iodoform test which is an alcohol and is also known as universal solvent as well.  

Ethanol and 1-propanol can be distinguished with the help of the iodoform test. In the presence of a base, ethanol gives yellow precipitates of iodoform by reacting with iodine. But 1-Propanol does not give this reaction.